mattcoldagelli
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I think we have more talent than people think, and we're going to see how poorly coached we were.
I think we have more talent than people think, and we're going to see how poorly coached we were.
We've finished below Iowa 6 years in a row.
if Underwood can take a 3 win team up to 9 wins in arguably the toughest conference in the country this year, he should be able to finish higher in the Big Ten.
Completely disagree. There's a lot of coaches who would have succeeded if they had Jawun Evans. Illinois doesn't have Jawun Evans, or anyone near his caliber. This is a completely new scenario for BU, and it isn't fair to compare to that season.
Completely disagree. There's a lot of coaches who would have succeeded if they had Jawun Evans. Illinois doesn't have Jawun Evans, or anyone near his caliber. This is a completely new scenario for BU, and it isn't fair to compare to that season.
I realize we need some time to grow the program back, but if Underwood can take a 3 win team up to 9 wins in arguably the toughest conference in the country this year, he should be able to finish higher in the Big Ten. Granted we are losing more than Okie State lost last year, but our recruiting class should benefit us greatly.
Completely disagree. There's a lot of coaches who would have succeeded if they had Jawun Evans. Illinois doesn't have Jawun Evans, or anyone near his caliber. This is a completely new scenario for BU, and it isn't fair to compare to that season.
I don't see any reason why this team doesn't make the tourney next year. Our biggest weakness is obviously depth at the 5, but when you run and gun like we are going to do, it shouldn't be as glaring as some people might think. Smaller lineups will work with this system.
This board somehow manages to still surprise me with how reductive it can be.
Let's congratulate Jawun Evans on his induction into the D.J. Cooper Hall of Fame, though.
I'm super excited for the new "Huggins" style of pressing and converting turnovers into points.
Maybe up to 7th, or maybe up to six places above that. But no higher.
Maybe up to 7th, or maybe up to six places above that. But no higher.
I think people put way too much stock in experience. Talented Freshman play all over the country...and love TA and MH, but defaulting to either of them for end of clock situations rarely worked. We will have a major upgrade in talent next year, a major upgrade in system, and an excitement around the program which is palpable, whether or not Smith signs on. I believe momentum is a very real thing not only in games but in seasons....and from the Winthrop game on, the 16-17 Illini never recovered.
Next year will be the first time players really play players...there is no upperclass loyalty. I don't think its too outrageous to see DJW stay and play due to his skill set, Black still plays but probably just be a disrupter and don't worry about fouling out, we aren't expecting you to play 25 minutes a game anyway. Play 12-15, have 5 rebounds, 6 points, frustrate the opposition, and collect 3 to 5 fouls in that time. He may or may not like that role.
JCL may also be one regular who sees minutes reduced because of his lack of dribbling ability. Now, he may come in and score 12 points in about 8 minutes of critical play, but he's like those 4th outfielders the Cubs used to have that everyone loved (Reid Johnson, Sam Fuld, Tony Campenella)..great in a limited role, but extended time gets exposed. he'll have a critical role, but is he willing to stick around and average 8 points in 15 minutes as a junior and senior? He seems like a well adjusted young man, so maybe he is.
I'll be disappointed in anything lower than a 5-8th place and squarely in the tourney.